The little sister is a troublemaker

Chapter 301 Living like a joke

Chu Jie's expression also became more serious. "Something happened at the border?"

Chu Jie knew that urgent news came from the border and went directly to the Regent's Palace.

Chu Chenfeng's eyes darkened slightly, "I came here today to tell you this, Ye Mingqi is missing."

"what? What?"

Chu Jie stood up in shock, and Li Mulan beside him was not much better. She knew Ye Mingqi, although she had only met him once or twice and was not familiar with him, but he was Ye Tianyu's brother and also one of their own. If Ye Tianyu knew about this, then...

Chu Chenfeng looked at Chu Jie with dissatisfaction, "Be steady when encountering things."

Chu Jie sat down immediately. "The border is now..."

"Ye Feng is over there."

Chu Jie was relieved. "Old General Ye has gone. There will be no problem at the border at least for the time being. But Ye Mingqi's disappearance is closely related to Simon. So why are they here this time..."

"It's no surprise that he has such a wolfish ambition."

Chu Jie's small face was full of frost, "Prince Cheng, Simon, Northern Qi...Uncle Emperor, I am still a little worried."

Chu Chenfeng raised his eyebrows slightly, "Worrying is useful?"

"Does Northern Qi have... an uncle? Can the Crown Prince of Northern Qi be trusted?"

Chu Chenfeng's eyes changed. Although he had reached a cooperation with the Crown Prince of Northern Qi, he always felt that something was wrong.

He looked at Li Mulan, "Lan'er, what do you think of the Crown Prince of Northern Qi?"

Li Mulan hesitated. "I don't know him. I only know that he is the son of an old friend of Old Fenghuang. I don't think I know as much about him as you do. What are you doubting?"

Chu Chenfeng shook his head, "It's just strange. Simon dared to take action this time. He must have something to rely on. Duanmu Huo is not that stupid to rely on King Cheng or the Third Prince of Northern Qi alone."

"Do you think he might have really reached a cooperation with Northern Qi?"

"It may not be Northern Qi, it may be some other force we don't know about, anything is possible."

"But... Northern Qi is also a possibility, right?"

Li Mulan also became serious at this moment. It seemed that she would have to ask Old Fenghuang some questions when she returned. Could the Crown Prince of Northern Qi be trusted?

Chu Chenfeng nodded.

Chu Jie was anxious, "That range is too large. Excluding Southern Xinjiang, other countries are possible."

Li Mulan wondered, "Why exclude southern Xinjiang?"

Although Eighth Senior Brother is the eldest son of the Queen of Southern Xinjiang, these are all private relationships. When it comes to major issues between countries, anything is possible.

Chu Jie glanced at Chu Chenfeng and did not respond to Li Mulan's words. He decided to let him talk to Sister Lan about the emperor's uncle himself.

"Uncle, your wedding this time is a good opportunity to see the reactions of various countries."

"Yes, that's true. But Lan'er, there is something I want you to help me with."

Li Mulan looked at him. "You want me to talk to that old fox? Ask him about the Northern Qi crown prince?"

Chu Chenfeng shook his head. "Divine Doctor Valley has never been involved in disputes between countries. It's better not to embarrass him. I want to talk about Ye Tianyu. I hope you can ensure his safety."

Li Mulan frowned, "Do you think they might attack Tianyu?"

"Ye Mingqi is missing, and General Ye is guarding the border. Those people will definitely find a way. If they can catch Ye Tianyu, it will definitely be a big bargaining chip."

"Don't worry about this. Tianyu is my nephew. I will protect him even if you don't tell me."

Li Mulan and Chu Chenfeng had dinner in the palace before returning. As soon as they left, the Empress Dowager received the news.

The Empress Dowager usually didn't like to go to see Chu Jie. Every time she saw his familiar face, her heart was always blocked, so over time she was not willing to go. She would only go when she had something to do. It can be said that she would not visit the temple for no reason.

"The Regent?" The Queen Mother leaned back on the couch, her lazy expression suddenly showing a hint of brilliance. "What is he doing here?"

"The regent brought a woman into the palace to see the emperor. However, there are many shadow guards around the emperor's bedroom, and I dare not get close."

"Woman? Who is she?" The queen mother became interested and slowly stood up.

"I didn't know that the woman was dressed as a man, so ordinary people couldn't tell. I also got some clues from her gait."

"Could she be Li Cong's granddaughter? After all, they are going to get married." But no one expected that the Regent of Great Chu, who had never been interested in women, would really fall in love with this woman?

"I am not sure."

"Oh, he is really well-educated. I am his elder after all, but he didn't even show his face after entering the palace. He doesn't take me, his mother, seriously at all."

The secret guard kneeling below did not speak. The old maid at the side hurried forward to comfort him, "This regent has never been close to the Queen Mother. Why should the Queen Mother be angry about him? Be careful not to get sick from anger."

The Queen Mother snorted coldly, "Hmph, I don't have time to be angry with him. It's better if he doesn't come. It will save me from pretending to care for him. I don't have the heart to do that."

"Who says it's not true? This will make it easier for the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother sighed, "Mammy, I really don't want to stay in this palace, if it weren't for...ah."

The nanny immediately signaled to the secret guard, who immediately bowed and retreated.

"Your Highness, why do you have to think about these things? It will only add to your troubles for no reason."

The well-maintained queen mother smiled a sad smile at this moment, "Mammy, you know me. My life has been like a joke. I finally got to be free and stay outside the palace, but now... I am involved in all these messy things again. How can I not be worried?"

"What's the point of worrying? We can only take it one step at a time and hope that this matter can be resolved sooner, so that the Queen Mother can..."

This old nanny had been taking care of the empress dowager since she was a child. She later followed her into the palace and never married. She served the empress dowager and was closer to her than her own family members.

“But, if this goes on, Xiaojie... I have already let his father down, and now, I don’t want to let him down too..." The Queen Mother was in a very complicated mood at the moment, and she rarely showed a bewildered look.

The old nanny hugged her in her arms with heartache, and patted her back gently, just like before she entered the palace. "My lady's life is so miserable. She can't live as she wishes all her life. Nanny is so heartbroken."

"Perhaps this is my fate. If I can understand it properly now, I will leave the palace and never return to this damn place again."

"Okay, I won't come back again. Then... Madam, do you want to ask my uncle for help?"

The Queen Mother sneered and returned to her previous indifference, "I have lost my relationship with them a long time ago, how can they help me?"

"We are a family after all..."

"From the moment I stopped helping them get what they wanted, we are no longer a family. Hehe, this is better, it reduces the burden."

"Empress..."